Kendall Jennings, The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper

The second day of the SHDCA Under 16s held at Murrabit on Friday evening, February 18, was a nail biter. The Murray Raiders entered day two with a two-run lead. However, Wandella’s third batsman, and captain, Bohden McKnight, was strong at the crease, making 74 runs before retiring (not out), a vital batsman for Wandella. Harvey Macri (2) and Thomas Graedy (1) were not out. After 40 overs, Wandella eight for 161.

Murray Raiders Sam Copland (two maidens) and Lachlan Laursen (one maiden) captured three wickets. Spin bowler, Zeb Hein, captured one wicket bowling and caught two in the field. Lachlan Laursen and Max Snowdon made a catch, while Kye McKerrow ran out Jaspa Chamberlain.

The top and middle-order batsmen failed to fire for the Murray Raiders, even though Wandella touched numerous balls for a likely catch if the ball was held. Murray Raiders captain, Lachlan Laursen, fell for 22, being bowled by Harvey Macri. Zeb Hein was caught and bowled by Tomas Graedy for 5. Laing Waddingham bowled Kye McKerrow for a duck. Murray Raiders 9 for 131.

Wandella bowler, Zarne Thamm captured three wickets, Archer Lancaster two, and Harry Bremner, Laing Waddingham, Harvey Macri and Thomas Graedy claimed a wicket each. Bohden McKnight, keeper, Flynn McKnight, and Thomas Graedy made a catch. 

Wandella won by 30 runs, taking over second place on the ladder ahead of the Murray Raiders, who are third. St Mary’s Tyntynder is at the top. 

The Murray Raiders will face fourth on the ladder, Nyah District, at Nyah for round nine before the finals.

This article appeared in The Koondrook and Barham Bridge Newspaper, 24 February 2022.